# Masaan (2015)

> Across Banaras, four lives seek love, dignity, and escape from caste-bound morality while grief reshapes their possible futures.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/214475

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Neeraj Ghaywan
- Cast: Richa Chadha, Sanjay Mishra, Vicky Kaushal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Bhagwan Tiwari, Vineet Kumar, Bhupesh Singh
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635372/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, lyrical, poignant, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the struggle against societal norms in a small town.

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